# NodeRed for Dummies?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-for-dummies/80980>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [2 September 2023 03:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-for-dummies/80980 "2023-09-02T03:13:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Stomachbuzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5ac83/32.png) [@Stomachbuzz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stomachbuzz)\
**Post date:** [2 September 2023 03:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-for-dummies/80980/1 "2023-09-02T03:13:03Z")

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Is there a recommendation to learn NodeRed from baby building blocks and move up from there?  
I have ~amatuer computer science knowledge with moderate _logical_ programming skills for embedded devices (not legit stuff like C++ LOL), but know nothing of JavaScript, IoT, HTTP, etc.

The result is when I read the documentation for NodeRed elements, it is too advanced for me to comprehend. Such as an HTTP node. I don't understand the significance of it and have a hard time reaching the first rung of that ladder to continue self-learning. The documentation and literature is quite lacking.

I know NodeRed depends heavily on pre-existing cornerstones of CS/programming, but maybe it could be useful to learn NodeRed specifically then work backwards from there 🤷‍♂️

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**Author:** ![bakman2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/bakman2/32/6207_2.png) [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Post date:** [2 September 2023 04:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-for-dummies/80980/2 "2023-09-02T04:42:36Z")

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If starting from scratch and to understand how node-red functions, I would recommend to watch [all the videos in this playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veiNb6Y0ERg&list=PLyNBB9VCLmo1hyO-4fIZ08gqFcXBkHy-6&index=2), it will go over the core basics. In 1 hour you will have learned a lot.

The idea behind node-red is low-code programming and you should come a long way with the core nodes without heavy programming.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [1 November 2023 04:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-for-dummies/80980/3 "2023-11-01T04:43:30Z")

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